Jim Watters
Council Member
City of Carrollton
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Ward 3 (SE) - Current term expires December 31, 2015

Jim Watters was born in Rome Georgia and has lived in Carrollton since 1976.  He is a 1987 graduate of Carrollton High School, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University and an MBA from the University of West Georgia.  Jim is Chairman of the Carroll County Tea Party and is a registered Republican.

Councilmember Watters began his term as Ward 3 Councilmember in January 2012. His term will expire December 31, 2015.

Gerald Byrd
Council Member
City of Carrollton
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Ward 1 (NW) - Current term expires December 31, 2013

Gerald D. Byrd, Carrollton native, was elected to the City Council in 2001 to fill the unexpired term of deceased Councilmember Anne Sheppard and was re-elected to that post to begin a full term in January 2002. Mr. Byrd is a graduate of the Atlanta College of Art at the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. He served as a long-term substitute teacher at the Carrollton Junior High School and under a grant from the Department of Juvenile Justice developed and implemented an award winning after school program for adolescents. Councilmember Byrd is very active in local youth programs, serving as the head of the Youth Department of the First Baptist Church in Bowdon. He is a member of the Carroll County Mentor Program and directs a summer enrichment camp for the Carrollton Junior High School. He is also involved with a weekend youth program sponsored by the Carroll County Health Department, Carroll County Family Connection and the Carrollton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department.

Councilmember Byrd ran unopposed for the Ward 1 (NW) Councilmember post in November 2005 and was re-elected to an additional term. His second term began January 1, 2006 and  expired December 31, 2009. Councilmember Byrd ran unopposed for the Ward 1 (NW) Councilmember post in November 2009 and was re-elected to a third term. His new term will expire December 31, 2013.

Mandy Maierhofer
Council Member
City of Carrollton
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Ward 4 (SW) Current term expires December 31, 2015

Mandy Maierhofer was elected in 2004 to fill the unexpired term of deceased Councilmember Dean Brown. Councilmember Maierhofer was raised in Carrollton where she attended Carrollton City Schools and graduated from Carrollton High School. Mandy attended Vanderbilt University and received her degree in Art Education from the University of West Georgia. She is married to Peter Maierhofer, also a Carrollton High School Graduate and Director of Carrollton City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Mandy teaches water aerobics for the Parks and Recreation Department and stays active in the arts. The Maierhofer's have three young daughters and the family resides near the University.

Mandy was approached by friends to run for the City Council in her district. She was unsure whether to pursue politics, but with the support of her family and friends, she decided it was her duty to work for her city. Mandy says, "It was time for me to give back to the community I love."

Councilmember Maierhofer ran unopposed for the Ward 4 (SW) Councilmember post in November 2007 and was re-elected to an additional term. Councilmember Maierhofer ran for the Ward 4 post again in November 2011 and was re-elected for an additional term. Her new term began January 1, 2012 and will expire December 31, 2015.

Mike Patterson
Council Member
City of Carrollton
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Ward 2 (NE) – Current term expires December 31, 2013

Councilmember Mike Patterson was elected to the Ward 2 City Council post in November 2009. His first term began January 2010. Councilmember Patterson brings to the City of Carrollton a lifetime of experience in a broad spectrum of venues.  His commitment to his country, his community, his church and his family are evident based on a review of his background. Councilmember Patterson has been a resident of Carrollton since 1971 and a resident of the Ward 2 City Council district for over 23 years.

Councilmember Patterson’s background includes the following:  background in civil and mechanical engineering; Commercial Real Estate professional in his City Council district; holds the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation for investment and real estate; retired Major from the United States Army Reserve with 22 years of service; the founding board member of Teen Challenge West Georgia which is a faith based resident treatment center for men with drug, alcohol and other life controlling issues; and he is a former elder of the First Christian Church of Carrollton.

Councilmember Patterson is married to the former Peggy Philpot. The Patterson’s have four grown children and six grandchildren.  Councilmember Patterson's current term will expire December 13, 2013.